Auria Space
Auria
is seeking a
Program Manager
- Principal to join our outstanding team in a hybrid position based in Colorado Springs, Colorado
What you can expect to do:
Serve as the primary point of contact for the Government customer, leading overall program delivery and communication.
Manage all program phases, from PWS baseline execution through task order delivery, ensuring alignment with technical scope, schedule, cost, and quality objectives.
Lead the development, integration, and deployment of complex satellite ground system software and architecture components - including mission planning, data ingest, processing pipelines, modeling frameworks, and visualization capabilities.
Oversee execution of Agile development activities across integrated product teams, ensuring disciplined sprint planning, backlog management, and cross-functional alignment.
Ensure compliance with programmatic requirements including milestone tracking, systems engineering processes, cybersecurity (e.g., RMF), and configuration/change management.
Forecast future customer needs, derive requirements, develop and coordinate task order execution plans to support the advancement of programs.
Direct and integrate activities across multiple subcontractors and technical domains (e.g., modeling, systems engineering, cloud infrastructure, cybersecurity).
Drive technical and programmatic risk management and provide data-driven insights to Government decision-makers.
Foster strong collaboration between the contractor team and government stakeholders, facilitating regular demonstrations, planning sessions, and reviews.
Support system design and delivery decisions with deep understanding of space domain operations, ground enterprise architecture, and end-user mission needs.
Ensure compliance with contract requirements, schedule commitments, cost objectives, and quality standards.
Lead integrated planning and execution of Agile software development lifecycle.
Coordinate and manage performance of multiple subcontractors, ensuring alignment with the overall program schedule and quality expectations.
Oversee staffing, resource allocation, risk management, and performance tracking across functional workstreams.
Facilitate cross-team collaboration and integrated system delivery, including software development, cybersecurity, systems engineering, testing, and deployment.
Provide regular progress reports, deliverable submissions, and milestone documentation to stakeholders.
Champion a culture of transparency, accountability, and continuous improvement.
What the team requires:
Bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science, business management, or related field.
10+ years of experience managing complex $50M+, multi-year DoD/federal programs, including software development, solution delivery, or system integration projects.
PMP, PgMP, CISSP, or other relevant certification.
Demonstrated experience managing programs involving space or satellite ground systems, including mission management, telemetry/data processing, or space weather monitoring systems.
Strong knowledge of ground system architecture, including data ingest pipelines, cloud-based operations, and model integration frameworks.
Expertise managing programs under Agile methodologies with responsibility for cost, schedule, and technical performance.
Demonstrated experience leading multi-subcontractor efforts with responsibility for technical integration and performance tracking.
Experience developing, reviewing and coordinating Master Integrated Master Schedules.
Exceptional communication, presentation, and stakeholder engagement and management skills.
U.S. Citizen.
What the team prefers:
Experience supporting DoD, US Space Force, NOAA, NASA, or similar civilian space-focused agencies.
Familiarity with space missions, space weather data products, or satellite ground systems, and modeling and forecasting workflows.
Understanding of system cybersecurity and authorization processes (e.g., RMF, FedRAMP).
Experience managing contracts with milestone-based deliverables or incentive-based payment structures.
DoD Security Clearance - Secret minimum
Pay Transparency The salary offered will be based on the selected candidate's qualifications - skills, education & experience - and the position level.
$180,000 - $200,000
Application Deadline March 1, 2026
The Auria Team Auria is a provider of solutions and software in support of complex Space, National Security, and Cyber missions of federal, international, and commercial customers. Headquartered in Colorado Springs, CO our success is built on the excellence of diverse teams advancing innovative systems and operational software to strengthen our customers' missions. With a distinguished track record and a spirit of relentless pursuit, and R&D, we set the pace for progress and execute every mission with the utmost precision.
Benefits
Generous PTO package with yearly tenure increases
Flex time provides you with the flexibility needed
6 Company-Paid Holidays + 5 Float days to use when you wish per year
Up to 4% match on 401(k) employee contributions, employer and employee contributions immediately vested
Up to $5,250 per year on Education and Certification Assistance
Low-cost medical plans that include company-sponsored HSA
No-cost life insurance
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
And much more!
Auria is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action-Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.
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is seeking a
Program Manager
- Principal to join our outstanding team in a hybrid position based in Colorado Springs, Colorado
What you can expect to do:
Serve as the primary point of contact for the Government customer, leading overall program delivery and communication.
Manage all program phases, from PWS baseline execution through task order delivery, ensuring alignment with technical scope, schedule, cost, and quality objectives.
Lead the development, integration, and deployment of complex satellite ground system software and architecture components - including mission planning, data ingest, processing pipelines, modeling frameworks, and visualization capabilities.
Oversee execution of Agile development activities across integrated product teams, ensuring disciplined sprint planning, backlog management, and cross-functional alignment.
Ensure compliance with programmatic requirements including milestone tracking, systems engineering processes, cybersecurity (e.g., RMF), and configuration/change management.
Forecast future customer needs, derive requirements, develop and coordinate task order execution plans to support the advancement of programs.
Direct and integrate activities across multiple subcontractors and technical domains (e.g., modeling, systems engineering, cloud infrastructure, cybersecurity).
Drive technical and programmatic risk management and provide data-driven insights to Government decision-makers.
Foster strong collaboration between the contractor team and government stakeholders, facilitating regular demonstrations, planning sessions, and reviews.
Support system design and delivery decisions with deep understanding of space domain operations, ground enterprise architecture, and end-user mission needs.
Ensure compliance with contract requirements, schedule commitments, cost objectives, and quality standards.
Lead integrated planning and execution of Agile software development lifecycle.
Coordinate and manage performance of multiple subcontractors, ensuring alignment with the overall program schedule and quality expectations.
Oversee staffing, resource allocation, risk management, and performance tracking across functional workstreams.
Facilitate cross-team collaboration and integrated system delivery, including software development, cybersecurity, systems engineering, testing, and deployment.
Provide regular progress reports, deliverable submissions, and milestone documentation to stakeholders.
Champion a culture of transparency, accountability, and continuous improvement.
What the team requires:
Bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science, business management, or related field.
10+ years of experience managing complex $50M+, multi-year DoD/federal programs, including software development, solution delivery, or system integration projects.
PMP, PgMP, CISSP, or other relevant certification.
Demonstrated experience managing programs involving space or satellite ground systems, including mission management, telemetry/data processing, or space weather monitoring systems.
Strong knowledge of ground system architecture, including data ingest pipelines, cloud-based operations, and model integration frameworks.
Expertise managing programs under Agile methodologies with responsibility for cost, schedule, and technical performance.
Demonstrated experience leading multi-subcontractor efforts with responsibility for technical integration and performance tracking.
Experience developing, reviewing and coordinating Master Integrated Master Schedules.
Exceptional communication, presentation, and stakeholder engagement and management skills.
U.S. Citizen.
What the team prefers:
Experience supporting DoD, US Space Force, NOAA, NASA, or similar civilian space-focused agencies.
Familiarity with space missions, space weather data products, or satellite ground systems, and modeling and forecasting workflows.
Understanding of system cybersecurity and authorization processes (e.g., RMF, FedRAMP).
Experience managing contracts with milestone-based deliverables or incentive-based payment structures.
DoD Security Clearance - Secret minimum
Pay Transparency The salary offered will be based on the selected candidate's qualifications - skills, education & experience - and the position level.
$180,000 - $200,000
Application Deadline March 1, 2026
The Auria Team Auria is a provider of solutions and software in support of complex Space, National Security, and Cyber missions of federal, international, and commercial customers. Headquartered in Colorado Springs, CO our success is built on the excellence of diverse teams advancing innovative systems and operational software to strengthen our customers' missions. With a distinguished track record and a spirit of relentless pursuit, and R&D, we set the pace for progress and execute every mission with the utmost precision.
Benefits
Generous PTO package with yearly tenure increases
Flex time provides you with the flexibility needed
6 Company-Paid Holidays + 5 Float days to use when you wish per year
Up to 4% match on 401(k) employee contributions, employer and employee contributions immediately vested
Up to $5,250 per year on Education and Certification Assistance
Low-cost medical plans that include company-sponsored HSA
No-cost life insurance
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
And much more!
Auria is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action-Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.
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